Matthew 26:47-52 And while he yet spoke, see, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves… But why did Christ choose Judas as a disciple, knowing him a wicked man? 1. To teach us that He will tolerate in the Church militant evil men, and no society among men so small, so holy, but some will creep in. 2. To show His humility and patience in admitting to His board and bread so vile a person, yea, to dip his hand in the same dish. 3. To accomplish the ancient prophecy, that his familiar friend, and he that eats bread with Him, that went up to the house of God with Him as a friend, he should lift up his hand against Him (Psalm 55:13, 14.) (Thomas Taylor.) Parallel Verses KJV: And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. |
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